ODI World Cup 2023: Top 10 Memes from PAK vs AFG, Match 22

In the highly anticipated match of the ODI World Cup 2023, Pakistan and Afghanistan faced off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. Having done so they posted a competitive total of 287, led by an impressive performance from their top-order batters. Babar Azam, Pakistan's captain, displayed his class with his 30th One Day International (ODI) fifty.

His captain's knock was complemented by a big-hitting cameo from Iftikhar Ahmed, adding to Pakistan's strong batting display. Pakistan's opening duo, Imam-ul-Haque and Shafique, appeared at ease against the new ball as they put together a solid 56-run opening stand. The turning point came courtesy of Noor Ahmad, who replaced Fazalhaq Farooqi in the Afghan lineup. The young left-arm leg-spinner made an immediate impact, breaking the 54-run partnership with wickets in consecutive overs.

The willy spinner first trapped Shafique LBW (Leg before wicket), before inducing a top edge from Mohammad Rizwan, causing Pakistan to struggle on a challenging surface. Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, both making their presence felt, forged a resilient partnership worth 73 runs for the sixth wicket. Chasing the target, Afghan batters showcased great composure as their openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz had a brilliant 130-run partnership and Gurbaz got out at his score of 65. From the other end, Ibrahim stood strong and stitched another good partnership with Rahmat Shah for the second wicket.

Ibrahim, who was looking all set to get a century here, was unfortunately dismissed at 87 but he had kept his team in a very good position till that time. Rahmat Shah from the other end stood strong and scored a brilliant fifty with a score of 77 runs to win the game for his team as the Afghans won the game by eight wickets and created history by beating Pakistan for the first time in their ODI World Cup history.

These are the top 10 Memes from  PAK vs AFG, Match 22: